Sermons on Gevurot 6:5:

Experiencing Reconciliation (Lesson 3)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003

Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

A. EXPECT OFFENSES 1. Aggressively ministering. What were the Christians doing? “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:42). 2. Oblivious to problems. Some Christians can be so busy – and diligent – serving Christ that they are unaware ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Want The Church To Grow But I Don't Want Any More People Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is God’s desire but I really don’t want people I am afraid of to worship here.

This idea came from notes I recieved from my Mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want The Church to Grow But I Don’t Want Any More People Acts 6:1-7 During the summer of 1993 I was working with a missionary congregation in South Georgia. We were having a Men’s meeting to discuss how our summer had gone and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen Was Looking Good.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 1, 2003

STEPHEN THE MAN THAT WAS LOKING GOOD.

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN ACTS 6-15 AND ALL THAT SAT IN THE COUNCIL LOOKING STEADFASTLY ON HIM SAW HIS FACE AS IT HAD BEEN THE FACE OF AN ANGEL. TEXT VERSE ACTS 6-15. KJV INTRO.STEPHEN WAS A GOOD AND GODLY PERSON WHO LOVED THE LORD WITH ALL HIS HEART. HE WAS A GOOD EXAMPLE TO OTHERS. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Overcoming Challenges To Your Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003

The apostles were blessed by God with great growth in their fellowship as a result of their Spirit applied solutions to a prickly problem. Dr. Luke wrote, Then the word of God spread and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem.

1. Remember that there are plenty of cycles of ups and downs in every relationship, ministry and group. While the first century church grew in maturity they were faced with the tensions between Grecian and Aramaic speaking Jews. The differing tribal perspectives meant that Grecian Jews felt that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Church Business Meeting

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 6, 2004

Taken from our church’s verse by verse study of the book of Acts, this study covers Acts 6:1-7, the calling of the first deacons. It covers several issues such as the Care of widows, the need for church business meetings and pastoral leadership, as well

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Phone 310-376-7890 Fax 877-248-2998 DAVID M. WILSON, Pastor THE FIRST CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING Acts 6:1-7 Verse 1 GROWTH PANGS In the early history of the church we quickly find a division between those who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Special Servants: Deacons

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003

Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embarrased Believer Or Person Of Impact

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives.

Embarrassed Believer or Person of Impact? Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-15 Text: Acts 6:2-10; 7:54, 57-59 Sermon Idea: Are you an embarrassed believer or person of impact? All followers of Jesus can be high impact people because of the purpose and power of God in their lives. We can and should be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-10, Acts 7:54-59

Denomination: Holiness

Competence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

Week two in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

08, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK TWO: COMPETENCE Introduction: None of us wants to be incompetent. We all want to succeed. In looking at the different conquerors we have studied over the last weeks one thing becomes evident – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004

SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:23-26, Acts 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stoning Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 10, 2004

Acts Series: 28th Sermon-- Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular!

The Stoning of Stephen Acts 6:5-15 Today, we look at the first deacon and his story—Stephen. Stephen’s ministry was a like a meteor flying thru the night sky…very brief, but brilliant and bright, powerful and spectacular! We don’t know much about him and his background, but his name tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons: God's Ministering Servants

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning what God wants from deacons.

Title: DEACONS: God’s Ministering Servants Text: Acts 6:1-6, Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Introduction: God is the God of organization and structure. ‒ It is seen in the universe around us. ‒ It is seen in nature. ‒ The human body itself is so structured. ‒ The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13, Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ